The Wai Care programme was launched in 2000 by the former North Shore, Auckland, Manukau and Waitakere City Councils and the Auckland Regional Council. In 2004 the former Rodney and Papakura District Councils also joined Wai Care.
The programme is now delivered locally and regionally by Auckland Council which provides co-ordinators to deliver the programme.
The programme is held between two teams in Council under the Infrastructure and Environmental Services Division.
The Wai Ora Partnerships Team work with communities and the Sustainable Schools Team work with Schools.